Quality Engineer – FIB/TEM Operations

About the role

Applied Materials' SPG metrology group is looking for a Quality Engineer to drive quality, process, and operational improvements across FIB/TEM and related metrology operations. You will partner with engineers, technicians, managers, and business‑unit customers to enhance lab performance, reduce recurring issues, and support strategic projects.

Key responsibilities

• Drive quality, process, and operational improvement initiatives across FIB/TEM and related metrology operations.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to understand requirements, resolve challenges, and improve overall lab performance.
• Analyze operational and quality data to identify trends, recurring issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Support development of quality frameworks, performance metrics, best practices, and standardized workflows.
• Lead or support projects related to lab operations, workflow automation, digital transformation, and infrastructure expansion.

Required profile

• BS or higher in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in semiconductor metrology, characterization, failure analysis, process engineering, quality engineering, or lab operations.
• Working knowledge of FIB, TEM, SEM, or related characterization techniques.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Experience leading technical, operational, or process‑improvement projects and using quality methods such as SPC, MSA, DOE, or Six Sigma.

Required skills

• FIB, TEM, SEM instrumentation
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
• Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Six Sigma methodology
• Python for data analysis
• Power BI, Smartsheet, Tableau

What we offer

• Salary range: $96,500 – $132,500 per year.
• Location: Santa Clara, CA.
• Supportive work culture with opportunities for learning, development, and career growth.
• Comprehensive benefits program focused on health, wellbeing, and work‑life balance.